Daniel J. Sheerin

Professor Emeritus
Department of Classics
Department of Theology

Degrees

B.A., Ph.D.

Research Profile

Sheerin conducts research primarily in patristic and liturgical texts, medieval Latin, and texts by Erasmus and other Reformation figures. He is especially concerned with the literary criticism of texts which are excluded from narrow literary canons and with the modes employed for the representation and transmission of information of all sorts.

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Faculty

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Ally Kwun

Arabic Studies major

Winner of an Helen Hritzu and Jewell Erickson Award for Excellence in Classical Studies Read More

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Jacob Kildoo

Arabic Studies major

Winner of an Hritzu-Erikson award for Excellence in Arabic Studies. Jacob will be pursuing an MA in Arabic at the University of Michigan in the Fall. Read More

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Brian Credo

Classics Major

This year's winner of The Robert D. Nuner Award went to Brian Credo. Read More

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Monica McEvoy

Arabic Studies major

Winner of a Helen Hritzu and Jewell Erickson Award for Excellence in Arabic studies. Read More

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Nora Sullivan

Arabic Studies student

Winner of an Helen Hritzu and Jewell Erickson Award for Excellence in Arabic Studies. Read More

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Ethan Beaudoin

Ethan is a fourth year Arabic student, Arabic tutor in the CSLC, and president of the Notre Dame Arabic Club. He studied at the American University of Beirut, spent one semester in Jordan, and has recently returned from an intensive Arabic program in Oman. Read more about Ethan.Read More

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Brian Credo Named CSLC Spotlight

Classics Major finds the Perfect Beat for Success at Notre Dame

Brian Credo was recently named the February Center for the Study of Languages and Culture Spotlight. To read about all that Brian does, from drumming at mass, to presenting at talks to studying in Rome, please check out the article. Read More

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Tori Roeck

Classics Alumna

From Epic Literature to Epic Travels, Tori has had a legendary experience majoring in Classics Read More

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Cameron Pywell

Classic Alum Excels in Medical School

Latin has been useful for anatomy especially, and Greek has come up more in other coursework. Read More

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Michael Kipp

Classics Major

Studying Classics, like traveling abroad, lends new perspective to the way you view your native culture. As a Classics major at Notre Dame, I’ve had the privilege of participating in both of those enlightening endeavors. Read More

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Senior Theses

Congratulations to the Classics and Arabic Senior Theses Writers

Check out this year's Classics and Arabic Theses. Topics ranged from Tertullian, Buddhism, Football and everything in between. Read More

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Classics Majors Find Their Future in the Past

How to Succeed

Ever gotten quizzical looks when you tell people you're a Classics major? Or have people caution you that you won't find a job? Katharine Brooks' recent article reveals the extreme benefits Classics majors receive in future endeavors, whether those be graduate, medical, legal or business school. Majoring in Classics may just be the best kept secret to success. Read More

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An Ode to the Classics Faculty

Mel Triay Pays Homage to the Legendary Teachers of the Classics Department

Sing for me, O Muse, of those sagacious men and women
Who, having set foot upon the broad plains of South Bend
Ended their circuitous wanderings in the quest for higher education. Read More

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Tracy Jennings

Alumna

I did not come to Notre Dame intending to major in Classics, yet the decision to do so was one of the most formative choices in my life. The opportunities provided by this department are outstanding. Read More

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Lieutenant Colonel Zacchea

Alumnus and Veteran

Like many other veterans, Michael Zacchea ’90 returned from service in the Iraq War after an injury and struggled at times to readjust to life outside of the military. Now, he is helping other disabled American troops on the same return journey to civilian life. Read More

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Molly Herber

Alumna

Being an Arabic major has led me to learn a rich language, giving me the opportunity to encounter new people and ideas about the world in places I never would have expected to find myself Read More

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Peggy Garvey

PhD in Literature

Peggy was the winner of both a Nanovic summer research grant for archival research in the National Library of France in Paris and of the Paul Tobin Dissertation Fellowship for 2011-12. Read More

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Robin Rhodes

Robin Rhodes is an archaeologist and historian of classical art and architecture and has recently been awarded a multi-year NEH Collaborative Research Grant for his work as Principal Investigator of the Greek Stone Architecture at the Corinth Excavations of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Read More

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Blake Leyerle

The John Cardinal O'Hara, C.S.C., Associate Professor of Theology

Blake Leyerle's scholarly specialization lies in the social and cultural history of early Christianity. Read More

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Amaya Martin

Assistant Teaching Professor

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Michael Wagner

Alumnus

Studying in city of Classical importance – such as Rome, Athens, or Cairo – is absolutely essential for a Classics major at Notre Dame or any other university. It brings the history to life and it is essential to gaining a full appreciation for Classical Studies. As a student and as a person, it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. Read More

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Elizabeth Mazurek

Associate Professor

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Michael Mercurio

Alumnus

Congratulations to Michael for being selected as The Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures November Spotlight! Read More

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Mary Claire O'Donnell

Alumna

I truly believe that my study of ancient cultures enhances my understanding of modern culture. My study of Classics here allows me to view the world in a new, more fulfilling way. Read More

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Joseph P. Amar

Professor

Dr Joseph P. Amar is a linguist trained in ancient and modern Semitic languages and in the histories, religions, and cultures of the Middle East. He specializes in Aramaic, Syriac, and Arabic literary culture and in early interactions between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Read More

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David Hernandez

Assistant Professor

David Hernandez is an archaeologist of the Greco-Roman Mediterranean. Having directed large-scale field projects at Butrint and Amantia, he has extensive knowledge of excavation methods and complex urban stratigraphy. Read More

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Li Guo

Professor

Guo’s areas of interest are Arabic language and literature, medieval Arabic historiography and popular culture. Read More

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Hildegund Müller

Associate Professor

Hildegund Müller is a specialist of late antique Latin literature, both poetry and prose, especially the Latin Church Fathers. Her favorite classical authors are Cicero and Horace. Read More

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Christopher A. Baron

Assistant Professor

Professor Baron’s interests include Greek and Roman historiography, the history of the Hellenistic period, Greek epigraphy, and the ethnic identity in the ancient world. Read More

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W. Martin Bloomer

Associate Professor

Bloomer’s chief areas of research lie in Latin literature, ancient rhetoric, and ancient education. Read More

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Tadeusz Mazurek

Associate Professional Specialist

Professor Mazurek researches the literature and cultural history of Republican Rome, with a particular interest in Roman law, religion and self-rule. Read More

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Catherine Schlegel

Associate Professor

Professor Schlegel’s research interests include Latin and Greek poetry and issues involving violence as a tool for identity formation. Read More